ECHO - February 2019

ECHO

February 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 2

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

Brandon Davidson Named 2018 Employee of the Year

HSS Expands Collaboration with Aspen Institute

SS is such a special and unique place,

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serving as THE leader in the field of

SS recently announced that we are

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musculoskeletal health. What makes us

extending and expanding our collaboration

so special, and so successful, is not only the vast

with the Aspen Institute to explore and

amount of knowledge and expertise that we have collectively as an organization, but the fact that each

provide safety strategies and guidelines for children.

and every member of the HSS family is committed

We will be working together through the Institute’s

to serving as a leader.

Sports & Society Program and its Project Play initiative to research and develop evidence-based

This notion of Leadership By All was on full display

projects and provide content for communities,

at the recent Employee of the Year ceremony, where

health and education leaders, and parents.

Brandon Davidson, Senior Patient Liaison Specialist

We are now serving as the exclusive sponsor

in the Department of Service Excellence, was named

of the Sports & Society Program in both the

the 2018 winner.

The ceremony opened with Bruce Slawitsky, Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Service Excellence, welcoming everyone in attendance.

Lou Shapiro, Dr. Todd Albert and Bella Elogoodin congratulated Brandon on this great honor.

musculoskeletal medical/surgical service and the hospital categories.

“It is important for HSS to apply our knowledge

“This is the kind of organization that attracts people

to reduce the risk of injury and promote healthy,

“We are here to celebrate the best of the best,” said

who are the best, brightest and fully committed to our

lifelong lifestyles for everyone, especially our

Bruce. “The Employee of the Month committee had

mission and purpose,” said Lou. “That’s what makes

children,” said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO.

the incredibly difficult task of selecting one of 12

any award ceremony we have difficult to single out

“As a leader in musculoskeletal health, it is our

deserving individuals. We are fortunate to have them

just one person. All of us should view ourselves as

responsibility and privilege to help renovate the

all as part of the HSS team.”

responsible for our success. This winner is carrying

role of healthcare in our society by harnessing

He recognized the members of the Employee of

the banner on behalf of all of us.”

our knowledge to serve broader populations.”

the Month Committee, as well as all 12 Employee

Lou then announced Brandon as the winner of the

Last year, HSS teamed up with the Aspen Institute

of the Month winners for 2018.

2018 Employee of the Year award, which was met

to develop their Healthy Sport Index, which is the

Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, then took the

with roaring applause from the audience.

nation’s first-ever tool that assesses the benefits

stage to address the packed crowd in the Richard L. Menschel Education Center.

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and risks of participating in the most popular sports for high school students – all based on data and expert insights.

“We are aligned with the Sports & Society Program’s mission to convene leaders, foster dialogue and inspire solutions that focus on the development of healthy children and communities,” said Laura Robbins, DSW, Senior Vice President, HSS Education Institute.

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Inside

The 2018 Employee of the Month winners pose with Lou Shapiro. Top row (l-r): Johnny Rodriguez, William Behrns, Dennis Manansala, Andrew Koo, Brandon Davidson; Middle row (l-r): Morgan Strouse, Krystal Bartholomew, Kelly Moore, Steven Ortiz; Bottom row (l-r) Martin Yikona, Jacinta Butcher, Gabriela Zea

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Jillian Rose Honored with MLK Vision Award Jennifer O’Neill to Join HSS as New Chief Nursing Officer

Speak up for Safety with S.T.A.R.

HSS Expands Collaboration with Aspen Institute CONTINUED FROM COVER “Since 2015, our HSS Sports Safety Program has been working to keep young athletes in the game by providing educational courses to help prevent injuries. Healthy communities begin with

Jillian Rose Honored with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Award

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s part of Providence College’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, Jillian Rose, LCSW, MPH, Director of Community

Engagement, Diversity & Research, Department of Social Work Programs, was presented with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Award. This annual award honors individuals or groups whose scholarship, community engagement, leadership or

healthy children.”

This collaboration is an example of our Roadmap to 2025 in action, aligning with our priority of building a musculoskeletal ecosystem. We are integrating existing competencies, new strategies and partnerships to enable broader access for individuals across the entire spectrum of

service to others have advanced one or more of the principles that Dr. King embodied, including social justice, advocacy, equality, human rights, the promotion of faith and freedom of all people.

During her time as an undergraduate at Providence College in Rhode Island, Jillian noticed that diversity was lacking. She worked closely with the dean and

musculoskeletal health.

Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO

the student association to bring more diverse

purpose as a human being to have a more inclusive

programs, attract diverse students and recruit

society for my generation.”

more diverse faculty members. She also worked

“Providence helped to create some indelible

closely with the institution to help open the campus

experiences in my mind that I didn’t want to see

up to the greater Providence community. Part of

repeated,” continued Jillian. “It inspired me to be

Jillian’s senior project included working to open

part of the solution. I decided on that campus

a school-based health center to make healthcare

that I needed to be a part of that journey towards

more accessible to students and their families

inclusion, social justice, healthcare equity and equity

in the local neighborhood.

in general for all. That’s where my passion and

Jillian’s time at Providence inspired her to take

conviction grew.”

a closer look at and truly understand the value

Today, Jillian continues her work of creating an

of diversity and the benefits of learning from

inclusive and safe environment for all here at HSS.

diverse people, experiences and opinions.

Among her many accomplishments, Jillian has

to read the below posts and more. I look forward to

“The award was very personal to me,” said Jillian.

developed and implemented organization-wide

your comments.

“It marked a stage in my life where I had to confront

training for the HSS family on working with

a world that didn’t accept me for who I was and

multicultural populations and fostering an inclusive

Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com

– Lou Shapiro

ascribed limitations to who I could become.

environment for the LGBTQ community. In addition,

• Spreading the Word in Florida

I struggled to combat many of those stereotypes.

Jillian continues to provide leadership for our

• Celebrating Leadership By All

It inspired me to be committed to the journey of

Lupus support and education programs that are

• Sharing the HSS Story

looking at inclusion overall as part of my personal

culturally tailored to meet the needs of populations

and professional goal. It’s one of the most

disproportionately affected by Lupus.

meaningful honors I’ve received because of how

Congratulations, Jillian, on this outstanding honor,

personal the award is to me and my passion and

and thank you for serving as a leader at HSS.

• Leading Efforts on Sports Safety

New Medical Staff Daniel O’Neill, MD Daniel O’Neill, MD, is an Assistant Attending Anesthesiologist at HSS with training in both anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. He has particular interest in pediatric regional anesthesia and acute pain management.

Dr. O’Neill completed residency at New York Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center while serving as chief resident. He then completed fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) before joining the team at HSS. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and has won several awards, including the Chief Resident Award and the Joseph F. Artusio Award for Outstanding Resident at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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Jillian poses with her sister and mother after being recognized with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Award.

Brandon Davidson Named 2018 Employee of the Year CONTINUED FROM COVER Always willing to go the extra mile, Brandon gives 100

“Brandon is an amazingly engaged employee. He is

percent in everything that he does. He is an excellent

amazing with patients and families and touches lives

team member and is loved by his colleagues and

every day. His father was a resident here and he is

patients alike. Brandon is a gifted communicator with

deeply committed to HSS.”

a calming force and sympathetic tone and fosters

Finally, Brandon had the opportunity to share a few

interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure a smooth

words about what the honor meant to him.

surgical process. He is a true example of Leadership

By All, serving as an asset to his department with dedication to the success and growth of HSS.

“It is such an honor to come to work every day.

When I walk in the doors the energy and culture is uplifting. I feel like I’m given permission to be my

Bella Elogoodin, Assistant Vice President, Service

best self at work.”

Excellence and Language Services, spoke kind words

Congratulations to Brandon on this well-deserved

about Brandon on behalf of all of his colleagues.

honor!

Joseph Molony Honored by PRiSM for Excellence in Physical Therapy n late January, Joseph Molony, PT, MS, SCS,

researchers, primary care sports medicine

CSCS, received the 2019 Pediatric Research

practitioners, pediatricians, family practitioners

in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM) National

and orthopedic surgeons. Joseph was chosen as

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Achievement Award for Physical Therapy. The

the recipient of this award for his exemplary clinical

award was presented during the PRiSM 6th Annual

care and for making valuable contributions to the

Meeting in Atlanta.

education of providers in the field of youth sports

PRiSM is a multi-disciplinary group for those

medicine nationally.

providing care to young athletes. The organization

Congratulations, Joseph, on this well-deserved

is a collective group of athletic trainers, physical

honor!

therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, JeMe Cioppa-Mosca, Senior Vice President, HSS Rehabilitation, congratulated Joseph on receiving this special award.

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Jennifer O’Neill HSS Celebrates Dedication of Stavros Niarchos Foundation to Join HSS as New Chief Nursing Officer Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

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ollowing an expansive fivemonth national

search, Jennifer

n February 12, HSS and the Stavros

the CJRC; Andreas Dracopoulos, Co-President

Niarchos Foundation celebrated the

of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation; and Todd J.

dedication of the Stavros Niarchos

Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director.

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Foundation Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

Peter Sculco, MD, Assistant Attending Orthopedic

O’Neill, DNP, APN,

(CJRC). The Center provides the best in diagnosis

Surgeon, and Timothy Wright, PhD, Director of the

NEA-BC, has been

and care for patients with the most challenging joint

Department of Biomechanics, presented a complex

selected to succeed

reconstruction cases, while advancing research on

patient case study from the Center’s registry.

Stephanie Goldberg,

the causes, prevention and treatment of implant

Spanning over a decade, HSS and Stavros

RN, MSN, NEA-BC,

failure. The naming was part of an unprecedented

Niarchos Foundation’s longstanding relationship

as Senior Vice

$10 million grant from the Stavros Niarchos

has initiated and advanced programs such as

President, Patient

Foundation to support the endowment of the CJRC

the Stavros Niarchos Foundation-Thomas P. Sculco,

Care, and Chief

for the operation and expansion of its clinical,

MD International Orthopaedic Fellowship Program,

Nursing Officer.

research and educational programs.

HSS Stavros Niarchos Foundation Orthopaedic

A recipient of multiple national honors for nursing

Guests gathered at the ribbon cutting to hear

Seminar and Academic Visitor Program to educate

administration, and most recently serving as Chief

remarks from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO;

Greek orthopedic surgeons in the latest techniques

Nursing Officer at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Robert K. Steel, Co-Chair of the HSS Board of

in joint replacement.

in New Jersey, Jennifer will officially join the HSS

Trustees; Thomas P. Sculco, MD, Director of

family in March. She will be responsible for more than 30 patient care departments, as well as related policy and program development.

Everyone at HSS is extremely thankful to Stephanie, who has led nursing at HSS since 2005. During that time, HSS became the first hospital in New York awarded Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence four consecutive times, expanded to multiple new inter-state locations and was recognized internationally as a teaching center of excellence. Stephanie now also serves as a Magnet Surveyor for the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She will support Jennifer’s transition before leaving HSS to pursue other interests within the next few months.

Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

Andreas Dracopoulos, Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

“HSS is on a continuous journey to achieve unprecedented excellence in all aspects of musculoskeletal health, and nursing is at the core of advancing patient care and achieving better outcomes,” said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO. “Stephanie and the rest of the HSS nursing team set a very high bar in every way, and Jennifer is well-suited to lead us to realizing even greater potential.”

Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, described Jennifer as “a standout in an outstanding group of candidates, which is a great testimony to the nursing profession and to the earned reputation of nursing excellence at HSS.” Thank you, Stephanie, for your great contributions to HSS over the years, and welcome, Jennifer, to the HSS family!

Robert K. Steel, Andreas Dracopoulos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Dr. Todd J. Albert and Lou Shapiro at the ribbon cutting ceremony

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Speak up for Safety with S.T.A.R.

Back in the Game SS’s online patient forum – Back in the Game

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ast year, there was an organization-wide

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– now has more than 2,200 patient stories!

contest held to rename our occurrence

The postings share how HSS helped patients

reporting system with the goal of removing

get “back in the game.” Every month we will include

the negative connotations that are often associated with entering an occurrence report. HSS family

one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary

members submitted close to 200 thoughtful

care members of the HSS family provide.

suggestions, and, after careful review, a winner

Read how HSS helped Hong Liu of Dezhou, China get

was selected.

back in the game.

During the Culture of Safety Day event in November,

It is very hard to

we announced the winning submission by Bo Chu

use a few words

Hong, Manager, Food & Nutrition. The new name,

or a short essay

Staff To Advocate Reporting or S.T.A.R., represents

to describe my

the ultimate goal of the occurrence reporting

experience with

system, which is advocating safety.

this surgery at

For those who were unable to attend the award

This isn’t any ordinary star. We chose a compass

HSS, because it

ceremony, Bo’s gracious speech represented the

rose star because of the deeper meaning behind it.

holds a substantial

spirit of HSS and how we are all S.T.A.R.s and should

The points on this star would be used by navigators

meaning, one

speak up for safety. She eloquently explained the

and travelers to provide precise bearings so that

that has been big

objectives for entering occurrence reports, including

they could travel home safely or onto new horizons.

enough to change

shedding light on employee and patient events,

Our hope is that the S.T.A.R. Occurrence Reporting

my life.

gaining insight into potential causes of these events

System will continue to guide all employees to report

A failed childhood surgery worsened my condition

and promoting transparency within the institution.

and to speak up for safety.

which made me view this surgery with much more

As employees enter more S.T.A.R. Occurrence

Remember, all HSS family members can access

caution, even with some fear and panic. But, I am

Reports, HSS will become a brighter and safer place.

the system through the S.T.A.R. Occurrence Reporting

truly grateful to Dr. Su. He not only patiently

In light of these thoughtful words, we are introducing

link in the Tools section of the HSS intranet, as well as

answered all kinds of surgical questions, but also

our new graphic to represent the spirit of the new

by selecting the star icon in Epic. If you have any

gave me confidence. Because my condition is

name and to provide guidance to the ultimate goal

questions about S.T.A.R. please contact the Risk

slightly more serious, I had some challenges during

of zero harm.

Management Department at 606.1002.

the recovery process as well. I kept in touch with Dr. Su after my surgery. Although we were thousands of miles apart, he would always reply to every one of my questions without delay, giving me motivation to keep going on my path to recovery. I have never met such a patient doctor before. I feel that what Dr. Su

Employee of the Month

has done for me has far surpassed his professional responsibility. He wants to better help his patients in every way. He is the person I will be grateful to for

February 2019 – Jared Soriano Congratulations to Jared, Employee of the Month for February. Jared is a Clinical Informatics Lead in the Center for Advanced Practice Nursing who has been a member of the HSS family since 2015. He serves as a role model for all colleagues in his department.

Jared is a great problem solver who uses critical thinking skills to address any issues that come his way. He is responsible, practical and detailoriented and has used these skills to successfully assist with many projects. His ability to connect clinical workflow, business needs and IT solutions is unparalleled.

the rest of my life. He is my savior!

Here, I would also like to thank HSS and its entire medical team for everything they have done.

They provided excellent medical care. I really hated hospitals! Hospitals usually make me think of the thick smell of disinfectant and white ceilings, but HSS changed my view of hospitals. The staff loved me and treated me like family, which made me feel at ease.

Now, I can finally walk normally without pain and discomfort. The feeling of walking normally for the first time in my life is truly amazing! It’s like I have been given a new life. It’s very hard to express this feeling in words: it is as though a new life waiting for me. Let’s go future!

Additionally, Jared has a vast knowledge of hospital clinical and operational processes, which allows him to better navigate issues and resolve them. He possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and displays sensitivity toward all. He is passionate about making improvements and discarding outdated workflows and always strives to improve care and services for patients, as well as his teammates.

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Valentine’s Day Treats for a Good Cause he HSS Employee Activities Committee

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prevent injuries in young athletes participating in

(EAC) organized a Valentine’s Day Bake-Off

sports by offering injury prevention screenings at

and Bake Sale on Monday, February 11,

no cost. The screenings are performed on-site

encouraging members of the HSS family to

during school days by an HSS team led by pediatric

showcase their baking skills with holiday-themed

orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, sports

goodies. All submissions were judged anonymously

performance specialists and nurses.

by a panel of three HSS family members who ranked

Thank you to all of the talented bakers who kindly

each entry on taste, presentation and originality.

donated baked goods and to everyone who

After the winners were selected, the treats were then

supported this event. And congratulations to this

sold outside the Richard L. Menschel Education

year’s winners!

Center, raising more than $400.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Leon Root, MD, Pediatric Outreach Program (POP), a unique sports injury prevention program for middle school

Most Original: Deana Perez for “Off with Her Head” Best Valentine’s Theme: Jenny Di Girolamo for “Have a Heart”

and high school athletes from diverse communities

Best Tasting: Claudia Zurlini for “Chocolate

in New York City. The overall goal of the program is to

Cake Lovers”

EAC members Christopher James and Mary Hargett at the Valentine’s Day Bake Sale

Employee Safety Zone HSS Stamford In September of 2018 we visited HSS Stamford to meet with the team and review their safety needs.

location, with same-day appointments available.

that weren’t expensive but have had significant

From comprehensive orthopedic and sports

impact, including:

medicine services to rehabilitative treatments

• Purchased walkers for SPU & X-ray to have

and programs, this state-of-the-art facility

At the HSS Stamford Outpatient Center,

provides a comfortable setting for diagnostic

Connecticut residents can easily access our

exams, pre- and postoperative appointments,

world-class orthopedic specialists in a convenient

and ongoing treatment needs.

We reached out to Keith Parmalee, Director, Stamford Outpatient Center, and asked him to tell us more about the safety culture at Stamford, as well as any changes that were made as a result of our visit.

Our team works together on everything and

heavy supplies and stocking • Spread inventory and stocking duties out to more people, taking the load off just one or two individuals • Made minor adjustments to monitor height, location of mousepads, chair and armrest height, and keyboard locations I have always encouraged the entire office to

is comfortable asking for help and offering

ask for help when needed and consider ways

help whenever needed. This includes helping

we can make HSS Stamford a safer place.

with moving patients, equipment and

We take action immediately and work together

managing inventory.

as a team on solutions. Our culture creates an

comfortable reporting anything to leadership,

environment where we are proactively reducing risk all the time.

including injuries. Reporting ANY incident is

What I love about HSS Stamford is that everyone

encouraged. My rationale regarding reporting

here cares about each other and helps without

incidents in the S.T.A.R. Occurrence Reporting

being asked. It is a great place to work.

System is this: If we did not expect this to happen

We hope you enjoyed this feature as much as

or it is not part of our normal day, it should

we did. If you’d like your department featured

be reported. We recognize the importance for

in the Employee Safety Zone, send us an email

everyone to be comfortable entering occurrences

at EmployeeSafety@HSS.edu.

in S.T.A.R.

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• Purchased an additional supply cart for moving

we all know the importance of safety. Everyone

In the event of an injury, team members are

Michael-Vincent Ragudos, Patient Access Specialist, demonstrates proper workstation setup at HSS Stamford.

handy for patients

Since the visit from the Body Mechanics team we’ve made some very simple changes and adjustments

Pediatric Patients Enjoy Adaptive Ski Trip n February 14, the Adaptive Sports

patient’s faces as they were gliding down the slopes

Academy at the HSS Lerner Children’s

was something I’ll never forget.”

Pavilion hosted their fourth annual ski

Kaitlin Baker, RN, CN I, 5th Floor Inpatient, also

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trip to Windham Mountain. This trip made skiing

reflected. “As inpatient nurses, we take care of

possible for nine children with cerebral palsy and

patients after surgery, when they are fairly limited

other conditions that affect muscle control,

in what they can do. It was very rewarding to spend

movement and balance. Each skier was provided

time with the kids and see everything they are

various assistive devices, including sit-skies, to help

capable of out of the hospital environment! All of

them down the mountain, and friendly instructors

the patients were able to push themselves to try

from the Adaptive Sports Foundation made it a fun

something new or improve on their skiing skills from

and safe experience for all.

previous trips. For staff it was a great opportunity

Save the Date: Celebrating Social Work Month

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he Department of Social Work Programs and the Department of Case Management’s social workers will be celebrating National

Professional Social Work Month in March. This recognition month provides an opportunity for social workers across the country to educate the public about the invaluable contributions of the profession. Every day, the nation’s 680,000 social

The day had meaning for HSS staff, patients and

to be together and further support our patients.”

families alike. As Alexandra Farrell, Nurse Practitioner,

Thank you to the following HSS family members

people, including some of the most vulnerable in

shared, “It was inspiring to see all of the children and

who participated in the trip and helped to create

our society.

their families on the mountain facing their fears and

a special memory for our patients: Kaitlin Baker,

overcoming challenges. As a new nurse practitioner

Frances Baratta-Ziska, John Denneen, Dr. Peter

at HSS, I feel proud to be part of a team that strives

Fabricant, Alexandra Farrell, Rich Fleury, Karen

for all children to achieve goals beyond what they

Glass, Lorene Janowski, Peyton Katz, Alexandra

might think are possible. The excitement in our

Laurenzano, Dr. David Scher and Grace Solomon.

workers work to empower and elevate millions of

This year, we have invited Dr. S. Lala Straussner, Professor of Social Work at New York University, Director of the School’s Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Clinical Approaches to the Addictions and Founding Editor of the Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions to present the talk “Understanding and Addressing Psychological Trauma and its Impact on Patients and Staff in a Health Care Setting.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 27, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Richard L. Menschel Education Center, Room C. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Melissa Flores via email at floresme@hss.edu or by phone at 646.797.8934.

In addition, the departments will host a Social Work Month informational table on March 13 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the elevator lobby on the 2nd floor. Stop by to learn more about the departments and the excellent patient and community programs that are offered.

Joint Commission Reporting Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of its patients. In the event you have a concern regarding the safety or quality of care provided by the Hospital or the Laboratory, you may report these concerns to the Joint Commission.

Please be assured that no retaliatory disciplinary action will be taken if an employee makes such a report.

In addition, the Joint Commission has stated that your name will be treated as confidential information, and will not be shared with any other party.

You may file your report in the following ways: 1. By email:

complaint@jointcommission.org

2. By fax:

Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636

3. By mail:

Office of Quality Monitoring The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

For fax and mail reports, submissions must be on a Quality Incident Report Form available on the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Offices at x606-1236.

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Milestones Public and Patient Education • A poster submitted by Joseph Janosky, MS, PT, ATC, titled Age-Appropriateness of Common Neuromuscular Training Exercises won the Kevin G. Shea Award for Best Scientific Poster at the 2019 PRiSM Society Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.

C/NDT; Sabrina Cerciello, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz,

Danielle Edwards, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz, PT, DPT,

PT, DPT, OCS; Jennifer Jezequel, PT, DPT, PCS;

OCS; Carol Page, PT, DPT, CHT; Leigh-Ann

Allie Paul, PT, DPT; Andrea Papson, PT, DPT,

Plack, PT, DPT, USATF-L1; and Sharlynn Tuohy,

SCS, ATC, CSCS; David Scher, MD; Peter

PT, DPT, MBA.

Sculco, MD; and Scott Siverling, PT, DPT, OCS.

• HSS was also well represented at the

Posters were presented by: Allison Anderson, PT,

Orthopaedic Research Society 2019 Annual

DPT; Bridget Assip, PT, DPT, PCS; Michelle

Meeting. Andreas Kontaxis, PhD; Amirhossein

Cilenti, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS, USATF-L1;

Jahandar, MS; Russell F. Warren, MD; David M.

Rehabilitation

Danielle Edwards, PT, DPT; Elizabeth Gerosa,

Dines, MD; and Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD,

• HSS Rehabilitation was represented by 46 staff

MS, CCC-SLP, c/NDT; Joseph Nguyen, PT, DPT;

co-authored a podium presentation. Andreas

members at the 2019 APTA Combined Sections

Magdalena Oledzka, PT, DPT, MBA, PCS,

also co-moderated a session. Poster presentation

Meeting. Nine therapists were awarded with their

c/NDT; Nicole Passalacqua, MS, CCC-SLP,

co-authors at the conference were: Answorth

board certifications: Dana Aaron, PT, DPT, OCS;

TSSLD; Leigh-Ann Plack, PT, DPT, USATF-L1;

Allen, MD; Jonathan T. Deland, III, MD; Mark

Michelle Cilenti, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS,

Michael Pleus, PT, DPT; and Jerome Smith, PT,

Drakos, MD; Scott J. Ellis, MD; Lawrence V.

USATF-L1; Michelle Darnell, PT, DPT, CHT;

DPT. In addition, HSS Rehabilitation hosted a

Gulotta, MD; Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD;

Astrid DiVincent, PT, DPT, OCS; Jamie Lamb,

booth in the exhibit hall where attendees could

Amirhossein Jahandar, MS; Matthew F. Koff;

PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, PMA®-CPT; Nick Maroldi,

learn more about HSS professional education

Andreas Kontaxis, PhD; Mark Lenhoff; O.

PT, DPT, OCS, CHT; Jay Mizuta, PT, DPT, OCS;

opportunities and the Rehabilitation Network,

Kenechi Nwawka, MD; Sarav S. Shah MD;

Randy Pifer, PT, DPT, OCS; Christi Reinhardt,

led by Karen Juliano, PT, Senior Director of

Samuel A. Taylor, MD; and Brett Toresdahl, MD.

PT, DPT, OCS; and Curtis Wu, PT, DPT, OCS,

Education; Lori Ruane, Senior Manager of

SCS, CSCS. Presenters at the conference were:

Business Development; and Angelic Linen,

Michael Ast, MD; Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, MA;

Network Coordinator. HSS representatives at

Frances Baratta-Ziska, PT, DPT, MS, PCS,

the booth included Frances Baratta-Ziska, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, C/NDT; Robin Benick, PT, MA;

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• Terrance Sgroi, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC, and Jamie Osmak, CSCS, USATF, CGFI-1, presented the HSS Rehab Grand Rounds program “Baseball: Biomechanics, Injury and Return to Play.”

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Kathleen Barr, John Bazley, Kimberly Begue, Pierre R. Cambry, Kristina P. Castro, Peggy Chai, Justin Chan, Jane Chin, Caitlin Cusick, Christina Darsan, Sonya M. Davis, Corinne de Palma-Molloy, Jenna DeStefano, Lydia Dunn,, Andrew Donnelly, Jacqueline Kay Fello, Reanell Gasaway, Brendan Gelling, Hannah Graff, Brooke Harrison, Cameka Hines, Lindsay Holmes, Kaichi Kaneko, Letty Krueger, Emily Lawler, Angela Leis, Elizabeth Liolin, Joseph Malizia, Kelsey Manley, Abdul Rafiq Mogtari, Allison Paige, Jeanrony Pintro, Erick Rios, Ciara Rivera, Veronica Robles, Stephanie Rojas, Ana Sandoval, Rena C. Schrier, Vivine M. Senior, Robert Sestito, Jumpei Shirakawa, Margaret Smith, Hannah A. Solomon, Andrew Soltish, Kevin Staats, Jessica Starr, Briana Taylor, Alyssa Tsistinas, Danielle Wilson

Compliance Helpline Reminder The Compliance Helpline is a service for employees who wish to anonymously or confidentially report suspected violations of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Code of Conduct, officially stated policies or relevant public laws and regulations. This includes concerns about patient safety.

The Helpline does not replace other resources available to you, including supervisors, managers and Human Resources staff, but it is an alternative channel available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is operated on our behalf by National Helpline Services, Inc., an independent firm.

This Valentine’s Day, our talented pediatric patients created beautiful works of art for their families and care teams at the HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion to show their appreciation and gratitude.

The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234.

All information will be kept confidential unless the law requires it to be shared with law enforcement authorities. Hospital for Special Surgery policy forbids any retribution or retaliation against an employee who reports a compliance issue in good faith.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Corporate Compliance office directly at x774-2398.

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Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief:

Marisa DeFilipps

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart